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Hometown Harmonies: A Celebration of Our Community
During Branford's 375th anniversary, the Branford Community Foundation is building off its success from last year's event to present the best birthday party ever!
Local Nonprofits and Residents to Benefit from Community Foundation Grants
BRISTOL, CT -- A total of 41 organizations representing a broad range of programs and projects received $126,459 in grant awards from Main Street Community Foundation
Women & Girls Fund Supports the Connecticut Collective for Women & Girls
Community Fund for Women & Girls Advances Gender Equity with $130,000 in Grants
Women’s Giving Circle at Connecticut Community Foundation Awards $29,500 in Grants to Help Women and Girls Thrive
New Britain Groups Fund 100-Day Challenge to End Youth Homelessness
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- The local funders who are contributing to the the state wide 100-Day Challenge to End Youth Homelessness along with the Central Connecticut Coordinated Access Network include: the American Savings Foundation, Main Street Community Foundation, United Way of West Central Connecticut, United Way of New Britain and Berlin, and Farmington Bank Community Foundation.
Over $300K Awarded to Local Organizations by Barnes Trust
SOUTHINGTON, CT -- A total of $308,150 was awarded from the Bradley Henry Barnes & Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust held at Main Street Community Foundation, to six programs working to improve the health and wellbeing of Southington residents.
Hartford Foundation Program Boosts Nonprofits Earned Income Potential
Event Raises Funds to Meet Men and Boys’ Needs
100 Day Challenge Works to End Youth Homelessness in Bristol Region
BRISTOL - The City of Bristol will be participating the 100 Day Challenge, sponsored by the Central Coordinated Access Network. The 100 Day Challenge is backed by the Partnership for Strong Communities, a statewide nonprofit policy and advocacy organization dedicated to ending homelessness, expanding affordable housing, and building strong communities in Connecticut. Led by the Melville Charitable Trust, philanthropic support for the 100 Day Challenges is coming from funders across Connecticut, including: American Savings Foundation, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Connecticut Community Foundation, Dalio Philanthropies, Fairfield County's Community Foundation, Farmington Bank Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Ion Bank Foundation, Liberty Bank Foundation, Main Street Community Foundation, Manchester Interfaith Social Action Committee, Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation, United Way of Greater New Haven, United Way Greater Waterbury, United Way Northwest Connecticut, United Way of West Central Connecticut, and Webster Bank.
Draper Foundation Fund Provides Over $714,000 in Support of Area Nonprofits
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Draper Foundation Fund, a fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation, recently awarded area nonprofits $714,145. The Fund awarded $546,750 to 19 designated nonprofits and $167,395 in donor-advised grants to nonprofits that provide essential programs and services for residents of Northwest Connecticut.
The Valley Community Foundation Awards Grant Funds to Support Local Programs
DERBY, CT - Valley Community Foundation has awarded a total of $17,275 in its Community Grants Program to eight community groups serving the Valley. These grants will support youth, seniors, historical endeavors, and wellness initiatives in the region.
Scholarship Recipients Honored by Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Grant to Pay for Scientific Equipment at Northwestern Connecticut Community College
WINSTED, CT -- Students at Northwestern Connecticut Community College, including local high schoolers, will be able to reap the benefits of new scientific equipment after a $35,000 grant was supplied by the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation.
Over 170 Students to Share $216,000 in Scholarships Thanks to Funds Established by Local Donors
BRISTOL, CT -- Four year colleges and universities. Military academies. Community colleges. Technical schools. This is where Main Street Community Foundation scholarship recipients will be furthering their education in the fields of business, healthcare, criminal justice, journalism, education, engineering, visual arts, skilled trades, and so much more.
Price a Pioneer in Investment Field Diversity, and An ‘Angel’ of Giving
HARTFORD, CT -- As part of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Awards, Hartford Business Journal is honoring JoAnn H. Price, a trailblazer in the investment world having co-founded Fairview Capital, which is now one of the country’s largest minority-owned private equity investment management firms. JoAnn is the Boad Chair for the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.